Satellite On-Orbit Operations Engineer (Starlink)
Core
Ensuring hardware on thousands of satellites robustly serves millions of users worldwide from low-Earth orbit while ensuring collision avoidance and space safety.
Role type
Satellite On-Orbit Operations Engineer
Builds
Ground software systems that manage vehicle state, streamline commanding, and facilitate deorbits; automated fault detection and response tools deployed to satellites.
Domain
Aerospace / Satellite Constellation Operations
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Python, SQL, bash scripting, hardware reliability analysis, electrical and mechanical failure mechanisms, formal software development processes, complex system troubleshooting, data analysis, functional test planning, metrology and uncertainty analysis
Preferred skills
Master's degree in EE/CE/Aerospace, C/C++ programming, cross-functional collaboration
Technologies
Python, SQL, bash, C/C++
Responsibilities
Detect and triage emerging anomalies on satellite bus and payload hardware; Develop operational processes and strategies for new versions and performance targets; Write software deployed to satellites to automate fault detection and response; Develop ground software systems that manage vehicle state and facilitate deorbits; Work with adjacent discipline engineers to deliver high-performance network connectivity; Challenge assumptions to find simple solutions to complex problems
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on IC
